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A14 closure recap: Northamptonshire road reopens after lorry recovered following crash hours earlier
National Highways said that the vehicle left the carriage way on Friday morning but the recovery of the vehicle was deferred until overnight to reduce the impact during the day
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15 more arrests made as festive drink driving crackdown continues in Northamptonshire
More than a dozen further arrests have been made across Northamptonshire during a festive crackdown on drink driving.
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Self-build plots with planning permission available in glorious countryside
Have you ever wanted to design and build your own home? Well, now is your chance, thanks to a very special place – Salcey View.
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‘We need your help to survive’: Shop in Northampton town centre launches fundraiser after 'devastating' racist attacks
A shop in Northampton town centre has launched a fundraiser after it was badly damaged in a series of “devastating” racially motivated attacks.
‘Exciting opportunity’: Popular 18th century ‘classic’ village pub in Northampton in search of new operators
An “exciting opportunity” has arisen, as a popular 18th century ‘classic’ village pub in Northampton is in search of new operators.
Drivers warned of widespread Northampton road closures starting in early January
Drivers in Northampton are being warned to plan ahead as a series of road closures and traffic restrictions are set to come into force from early January as part of essential gas, telecom and carriageway works.
Northampton as it used to be: 38 amazing pictures of faces and places from the 1970s, '80s and '90s Vol. 3
The Chronicle & Echo is taking another look in our archives for a series of special nostalgic picture galleries – and this is volume 3.
Northampton as it used to be: 37 fantastic pictures of faces and places from the 1970s, '80s and '90s Vol. 2
The Chronicle & Echo is taking another look in our archives for a series of special nostalgic picture galleries – and this is volume 2.
Northampton as it used to be: 46 nostalgic pictures of faces and places from the 1970s, '80s and '90s Vol. 1
As we head into the festive period, the Chronicle & Echo has delved into its archives once again to find some fantastic nostalgic images.
Derelict clock tower site in Northampton with plans for 235 homes goes up for sale for £5 million
A derelict clock tower site in Northampton with plans for 235 homes is up for sale for £5 million.
Global manufacturer Cummins backs Daventry with $50m expansion plan
A global engineering giant has announced a $50 million investment in its Daventry power systems plant.
Look inside character property in Northamptonshire village complete with 'fantastic' leisure facilities
A character property in a Northamptonshire village, complete with “fantastic” leisure facilities has been added to the market.
Green light for major plans for new car park, hotel and flats near Northampton Railway Station
Major plans to build a new multi-storey car park, hotel and flats next to Northampton train station have been given the go-ahead.
Council housing rents across West Northamptonshire set to rise by nearly five percent in April 2026
Council housing rents in West Northamptonshire are set to rise from April 2026, as the council has proposed an almost five percent increase in its draft budgets.
Three Northampton robberies in two days linked as offenders steal cash, alcohol and cigarettes
Three robberies in two days across Northampton, where offenders have stolen cash, alcohol and cigarettes, have now been linked by police.
Trilogy Active will continue swimming lessons at remaining sites across Northampton despite taking a step back from key centres
A key leisure provider in Northampton has confirmed that it will continue offering swimming lessons at its remaining sites despite taking a step back.
Nightclub closes down after less than a year at cursed venue in once-thriving Northampton town centre street
A nightclub has closed down after less than a year at a cursed venue in a once-thriving Northampton town centre street.
CCTV images released after Sainsbury's staff threatened with knife as men steal alcohol from Northampton shop
CCTV images have been released by police after Sainsbury’s staff were threatened with a knife as men stole alcohol from the Northampton shop.
Young mum-of-two from Northamptonshire died after Brazilian bum lift and tummy tuck in Turkey, inquest hears
A young mum of two from Northamptonshire died after suffering complications following cosmetic surgery in Turkey, an inquest has heard.
Take a look at pictures of a major £57.4 million relief road which finally open in Northampton
Take a look at pictures of a major £57.4 million relief road which has finally opened in Northampton.